Headed by Olivier Vermeulen, Paul Hastings LLP‘s practice stands out for its deep involvement alongside leading private debt funds and sponsors on LBO and acquisition finance deals that include unitranche and PIK financings. The team also ranks among the few market’s experts in the fund financing space, where the team assists leading asset managers on large NAV and equity bridge fund financing deals. Also recommended are Tereza Courmont Vlkova and Marc Zerah. Of note, Thibaut Lechoux joined the practice from De Pardieu Brocas Maffei at the end of 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Technical team, with in-depth know-how. Pleasant team.'
'Responsive and high level expertise. Excellent services.'
‘Perfect mastery, sound advice and effective support in negotiations. The team also strives to adopt a pragmatic approach, taking into account the challenges and constraints of its clients' businesses, while remaining rigorous on legal aspects, which is particularly pleasant.'
Key clients
- Alcentra
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Apollo
- Arcmont Asset Management
- Ardian
- Astorg
- Bpifrance
- Bridgepoint Development Capital
- Capza
- Cheyne Capital
- Crédit Mutuel Equity
- Equistone Partners Europe
- Exens Solutions
- FCDE
- Finaxy
- Francisco Partners
- GLAS
- Goldman Sachs
- HIG
- InfraVia Capital Partners
- Keensight Capital
- Mirova
- Oakley Capital
- Partners Group
- Salins du Midi
- Tikehau Investment Management
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olivier Vermeulen